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How important is the leap?
General Tips About Strong Leg Work When you use the term "leap," that is a term that I generally associate with the back foot leaving the ground when she comes off of the mound and then replanting (different from a crow hop, but equally illegal). If your daughter tends to do this, then it is...- Julie-flawlessfastpitch
- Post #25
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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What Creates Speed?
Essential components to speed One of the most primary and essential components involved in generating consistent speed is the wrist snap. Think for a moment about the primary mechanical difference between a fastball and a change-up. One is not supposed to slow her arm down or change her leg...- Julie-flawlessfastpitch
- Post #24
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Core Training
Different planes of motion and lower back It seems that "core training" has become a popular buzz phrase in the fitness industry as of late. This is not necessarily such a bad thing, as the center of the body does need appropriate attention. As a personal trainer, I have certainly noticed...- Julie-flawlessfastpitch
- Post #13
- Forum: Softball Training
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Pitching Mechanics Slump?
Fun drills and adjustments Of course, ten is a very difficult age as far as consistency is concerned. There are however, a few mechanical things that I noticed that I think will be helpful in terms of keeping that inconsistency to a minimum and cutting down on some possible long-term errors...- Julie-flawlessfastpitch
- Post #4
- Forum: Softball Pitching
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Is this coaching or pitching problem
Create a dialogue This is certainly a problem that I am sure many coaches experience. Pitching coaches and batting coaches sometimes do not have agendas that correspond with that of a school/travel coach. As a pitching coach, I know that there are times when a motion is so mechanically...- Julie-flawlessfastpitch
- Post #16
- Forum: Coaching Softball
